Find a therapist in Jacksonville Beach, FL — covered by insurance
Top therapists in Jacksonville Beach, FL accepting new patients
Find mental health support in Jacksonville Beach across neighborhoods like Riverside, San Marco, and Atlantic Beach. Headway connects you with 8,886 licensed providers offering talk therapy and medication management, with sessions available in-person or virtually. Most clients save 75% on care through insurance, with some paying as low as $0 per session.
⭐ I’m Shelly Lewin, LCSW/LICSW, a therapist with 31 years of experience helping adults navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, identity issues, and major life transitions. I provide virtual therapy across Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, New Mexico, and West Virginia, offering accessible, evidence‐based care to clients seeking meaningful and lasting change. I have 30+ years of experience in private practice and leadership roles at organizations including:
- The Joint Commission
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital
- Kaiser Permanente
- Common Spirit
- Mount Sinai Health System
This background allows me to offer deep clinical expertise paired with practical, real‐world understanding of how people heal and grow. My approach is warm, collaborative, open‐minded, and affirming. If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or ready for change, I’m here to walk beside you with steady support and clinically grounded guidance. I specialize in therapy for adults experiencing:
- Anxiety & panic disorders
- Depression & mood disorders
- PTSD and trauma recovery
- Substance use and addiction
- LGBTQIA+ affirmative care
- Men’s issues & identity exploration
- Life and career transitions
- Chronic illness & long-term stress
Additional areas of expertise include: Bipolar disorder, OCD, grief & loss, workplace stress, anger management, cultural/ethnic identity issues, expat adjustment, relationship issues, family challenges, and end-of-life concerns
Hello! I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a master’s from Trinity University, and I’ve been honored to walk alongside individuals ages 3 to 80 in their healing journeys. I specialize in trauma work helping men with social anxiety to overcome social anxiousnes. For those who wish, I offer faith-based, biblical approaches to integrate spiritual support into therapy. You’re not alone, healing is possible.
With over 30 years of experience, I help adults manage sleep, stress, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. People often describe me as kind, perceptive, with a good sense of humor. My approach combines active listening, mindfulness, CBT, and applied neuroscience. We'll work together to create a plan tailored to your needs to help you focus and move forward with confidence. I'm an LCPC, Board Certified in Neurofeedback, with a certificate in CBT-I for insomnia and other sleep concerns.
Welcome! I look forward to meeting with you. My goal is to help you identify and tackle any obstacles that stand in the way of you reaching your goals.
I earned my degree in psychology, and a gap year with Jesuit Volunteer Corps in a social justice setting led me to social work. I use a systems approach, meaning I look at the personal, family, and life factors affecting your well-being. My background in foster care, crisis work, community-based care, and therapy gives me a collaborative, well-rounded perspective.
About our therapists located within 20 miles of Jacksonville Beach, FL
- 99%Anxiety
- 93%Depression
- 92%Stress management
- 83%Trauma
- 81%Relationship issues
- 100%Aetna
- 89%Cigna
- 79%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 64%Ascension
- 50%United Healthcare
- 100%English
- 8%Spanish
- 1%Hindi
- 1%Punjabi
- 1%Urdu
- 97%In-person or online
- 3%In-person only
- 85%Woman
- 14%Man
- 1%Non-binary
- 54%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- 22%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 7%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 7%Licensed Psychologist
- 7%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 100%Individual therapy
- 29%Family therapy
- 26%Couples therapy
- 25%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions
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Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing an Addiction Therapist in Jacksonville Beach, FL
Searching for therapists in Jacksonville Beach starts with knowing what kind of support you want. Therapists can help with concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, stress, and life transitions. As you compare options, look for a therapist whose listed specialties, experience, and approach match what you want to work on. A bio that mentions methods like cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, or trauma-informed care can help you understand how that therapist may structure sessions.
Jacksonville Beach is a smaller coastal market, so local in-person openings may vary by schedule, neighborhood, and specialty. Virtual therapy can expand your options across Florida while still letting you choose a therapist licensed to provide care in the state. As you narrow your search, consider appointment times, whether the therapist is accepting new patients, session format, and whether a free phone consultation is available. Reading profiles before booking can help you compare communication style, areas of focus, and what to expect in a first session.
Therapy in Jacksonville Beach can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand your expected out-of-pocket expense before care begins. Headway helps you find therapists who match your needs, take your insurance, and offer in-person or virtual appointments. You can browse profiles, check estimated costs, and book directly when you’re ready.
If you or someone you know is experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms — especially from alcohol or benzodiazepines — talk to a medical provider or seek emergency care before starting outpatient therapy. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction or substance use and is in a crisis, immediately reach out to:
* 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988 * SAMHSA National Helpline — 1-800-662-HELP (4357), free, confidential, 24/7 * Crisis Text Line — text HOME to 741741
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